conviction

/kənˈvɪkʃən/noun

A belief that a person holds strongly and confidently.

Example sentences

“It is my conviction that honesty builds trust.”
“His religious convictions kept him from working on Sundays.”

Same spelling as the courtroom word for being found guilty; context keeps them apart. 'The courage of your convictions' means acting on your beliefs.

Featured as word of the day on September 5, 2026.

Synonyms for conviction

belief
principle
certainty
persuasion

Antonyms

doubt
uncertainty

Related words

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